It's That Time of Year Again....

Definitely that time of year again.  Science fair time!  Time to find study materials, help the kids with experiments, and put together boards.  My kids LOVE the science fair.  Have to admit, I love it too.  My husband, not quite so much.  He loves science, just not the time that it takes.  Poor guy. 

Archer's project is "Does cola remove stains?".  Angel's project is "How does the moon effect the tides?".  Picasso's project is "How does a solar eclipse happen?".  And last, but not least, Princess's project is on "What makes a volcano erupt?".  I know a lot of people use books when it comes to helping their kids pick out their projects.  I've always made my kids come up with a project on their own.  It's always something random and fun.  One of the coolest projects we've done was last year Picasso did "How does the heart pump blood through the body?".  Now that was an awesome science fair project! 

At this point the kids have their projects, their hypothesis, and have done their studying.  So this weekend we will be experiment time!  I love the experiments, so much fun.  Of course I mainly just take pictures as the kids do it, but it is still so much fun for me.  I love watching my kids learn.  I'm grateful that our school does a science fair.  They not only do a science fair, but they do it well! 

Good luck kids!  I hope your projects turn out as well as you want and that you do great during the judging. 

Monster Jam

I have to say that I honestly never thought that Monster Jam is something that I'd enjoy.  Big trucks, lots of noise?  Not necessarily my thing.  Last year I took my boys to see Monster Jam and was a bit trepidatious about it.  We got there and purchased some ear plugs for the boys (they were $1 a pack) and we headed in.  I have to say the noise level is what I expected, but I ended up having a lot more fun than expected!  We were sitting fairly close to where they parked the trucks between runs and it was really cool to see them up close like that.  Then they started their runs and watching them do their jumps was very heart pounding cool.  By the end of the event we were all cheering along.  The boys had picked out their favorites and we all greatly enjoyed ourselves. 

The world's premier monster truck series, Monster Jam is affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $10 for kids and $20 for adults.  Playing Pepsi Center February 11 and 12 with three performances by popular demand!  Save $4 on Adult tickets to the Saturday, Feb 11th 7:30pm show by entering the code: FFAMJ at Tickethorse.

We are looking forward to going to the event again this year!  The girls are coming with us and they can't wait.
TICKET PRICES:
$20, $25, $35 Gold Circle, $50 Front Row

• Service charges, facility and handling fees will apply.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES:

• Saturday, Febraury 11 - 7:30 pm
• Sunday, February 12 - 1:00 pm
• Sunday, Febraury 12 - 6:30 pm

PARTY IN THE PITS: Sunday Febraury 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    

Ouch!

Last Monday evening I got a nice whack in the side of my head and got a concussion.  Let's just say I'd rather not get one again!  I've had them before, but this one really messed with my head in a not so good way.  I don't know if it's just I'm getting older or that I've been hit up the head one too many times.  I'm feeling (mostly) better though, yay!  So I'll be back to posting more.

What To Get?

My brother-in-law had a birthday at the end of November.  Actually quite a few family members had birthdays at the end of November, but that is besides the point.  My husband has been trying to figure out what to get him ever since then.  Then it hit him....Phineas and Ferb!  My brother-in-law loves Phineas and Ferb.  He comes over every couple of weeks to catch up on it since we DVR them.  Since we are taking our kids to see Phineas and Ferb the Best Live Show Ever we decided to buy him a ticket too.  The show is less than a month away and we are all pretty excited about it.  Even better, there are NEW episodes of Phineas and Ferb this week!  If you are planning on attending the show I'd suggest purchasing your tickets soon and use coupon code FFAPF to save $3 on opening night tickets (some exclusions apply).

Next week I'll be posting some fun ideas to do with your family to get ready for the show!  Until then I leave you with this for your enjoyment.....

Funny Things

My kids say the funniest things; all the time.  They make me laugh, smile, and roll my eyes at the absurdity of it on a regular basis.  I absolutely adore my kids and I love their sense of humor!

After church today I took a nap, I was just exhausted.  I woke up to Princess grinning at me.  She climbed under the covers and just started giggling.  She started to tell me what they had been doing while I was sleeping.  I missed part of what she said, as she was talking so fast, but what I caught was "I don't want to go to a PARTY, I want to go POTTY".  What the heck?  Turns out during their playing she told the boys she needed to go potty and they thought she had said party.  They do sound similar.  What a way to wake up! 

A couple weeks ago Angel told me that when I hiccuped it sounded like a sick hyena.  Ummmm....okay.  I wasn't sure if I should be offended or not!  Where do they come up with this stuff?

Yesterday Archer and Picasso were cleaning their bedroom.  I stuck my head in and gave them some directions.  When I was leaving their room I told them "I love you", in a slightly silly voice.  Archer and Picasso both holler "I love you!" back.  Archer says "I love you MOST", to which Picasso replies "I love you LEAST".  Thanks kiddo, I love you too.  I really, really love them.

Basketball

Today Archer played in his first Young Men's basketball game!  For those who don't know Young Men's is the 12 - 18 year old boy program in our church.  Today was the first game of their season and he was SO excited that he was going to get to play.  He looked very little standing out on the court with all the older boys (most of them high school age).  He did really well!  He didn't play a whole lot, but they did put him out on the court for close to 10 minutes (out of 40).  He did a good job trying to guard the boys that towered over him, he dribbled, he passed, he bounce passed, he did great.  I was proud of him for getting out there and doing his best.  He didn't get anywhere near the basket, but I don't blame him for not trying as he might have gotten trampled.  I'm one proud mom today.  Oh and his team won, 61 - 48.  Go Archer!

Happy New Year!

It's the start of a new year and I'm not sure how I feel about that.  I've been feeling a little melancholy today.  The kids are getting ready to go back to school and our schedules are going to get crazy.  I think I've just really enjoyed this winter break!  These past two weeks have been a wonderful end to this past year.  I just really LOVE spending time with my husband and kids!

Looking back at 2011 it was overall a really great year!  My baby sister graduated from high school.  The kids and I had a great road trip to go celebrate with her.  My kids are all in elementary school this year.  Archer for the last year and Princess for the first year.  I've enjoyed working with Feld as an FFA.  I was able to take photographs for many families and help preserve some memories. 

My sister graduating from high school!

Eclipse

Garden of the Gods

Angel

Archer with a bow in the red/green hat.

Princess

Picasso

X-Wing

Looking forward to 2012.  It started off great.  Since Archer turned 12 the last week of December on January 1, 2012 Archer received the priesthood.  In our church boys receive the Aaronic Priesthood when they are 12.  He is getting so grown up!  That evening we had our families over for a family birthday dinner.  It was just a wonderful night.  We spent time talking, laughing, eating, and celebrating Archer.  Seriously a very good start to the year! 

This year I am looking forward to:

• Destination Imagination (all 4 kids are on teams and I'm coaching Archer's)
• Father/Daughter Dance (Princess's first!  One of the uncles is going as Angel's date.)
• Mother/Son Bowling (Girls get a dance with dad, boys get bowling with mom.)
• My sweet husband and I will celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary.
• Continuing volunteering at the school in the classrooms and with the PTO.
• Family reunion!
• A new niece or nephew being born in June.
• Picasso getting baptized.  (In our church we baptize at 8 years old.)
• A new school year.  (Little freaked out about middle school!)
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• All the little moments that just melt your heart.

2012 WILL be a great year!  I am sure of it.  That doesn't mean that there won't be ups and downs.  There will always be those.  However, we don't have to let those moments define us.  The moments that define us should be the good, not the bad. 

So here is to a wonderful 2012!